Afghan Kebab & Shawarma — Restaurant in Pickering

I have been a regular customer at Afghan Kebab & Shawarma for quite some time now, and despite changing staff several times, one thing remains constant: the delightful taste that keeps me coming back for more. Although there have been a few changes along the way, my recent visit reaffirmed that this restaurant has managed to maintain its authentic flavors.

Firstly, let's address the portion sizes. It is true that they have been reduced compared to previous visits, which may disappoint those who enjoyed a larger plate size or leftovers for the next day. However, I find that the smaller portions do not compromise the overall taste.

Upon entering the restaurant, I was warmly greeted by the friendly staff, and their hospitality continued throughout my entire take out experience. One thing that stands out about Afghan Kebab & Shawarma is their commitment to customer satisfaction. The staff is always eager to accommodate individual preferences, and they go the extra mile to customize each plate according to the customer's desires.

However, it is worth noting that the price of each meal is on the higher end, though it remains competitive within the context of the quality provided. While some might consider it a splurge, the overall experience justifies the cost for those who appreciate fine dining and authentic flavors.

In conclusion, Afghan Kebab & Shawarma continues to impress with its consistent and mouthwatering flavors. The friendly and accommodating service enhances the overall dining experience, making it a memorable one. While the reduced portion sizes and higher-end pricing might be considerations for some, the tantalizing taste and personalized attention make Afghan Kebab & Shawarma a hidden culinary gem...

Since there's not many Shawarma places in Pickering, I was curious to try this place out. I came here on a Friday night when I was craving a shawarma but didn't want to venture out to Scarborough to grab one.

The restaurant itself was pretty busy with its usual customers which I was glad to see. I got the shawarma sandwich special (2 sandwiches for 11.99) as well as a falafel sandwich ( $5.99). All together it came out to $20.30 which I thought was pretty reasonable.

The shawarma itself was tasty, had good flavor thanks to the garlic sauce. I will say however, they are bit stingy with the tahini sauce, I don't know if it is because the squeeze bottle they use has a small cap, or they are just stingy with the sauce, but even after asked for lots of sauce, the falafel sadnwich and second shawarma were pretty dry on the inside.

Pro Tip, If you're looking for an authentic shawarma taste, be sure to ask them to add turnips and pickles. For some reason, they don't automatically add them when you ask for everything, which is a bit strange.

So overall, I think this place gets a solid 3 from me. It was an okkk experience. The staff were friendly, the service was fast , but the quality of the food wasn't out of this world. However, I do think it's a pretty good option for shawarma...

I ordered 4 Chicken Shawarma's through DOORDASH. I waited about 40 minutes for the order to get to my door. My husband and I were initially so excited to eat as we love shawarma and have been to many places and have never been disappointed. Unfortunately, when we took our first bite we were underwhelmed, we continued to eat in hopes that maybe it would get better. I waited for the wrap to start tasting like a chicken shawarma, but the flavors remained bland and disappointing. I opened the the wrap and noticed there was scraps of cabbage, 4 broken pieces of turnips which were very pale pink in color, and the chicken was so dry it had a similar texture to can flaked tuna. There was no authenticity in the taste, the chicken didn't have that usual toasted and well seasoned taste, it really didn't taste like much. The size is comparable to a McDonalds Chicken Wrap, I've never been able to wrap my hand around a shawarma as other places would pack it, but this one was small in size.

If you're looking for shawarma I'd recommend going else where. Maybe Check out Shawarma Bros or Amazing Shawarma.

DoorDash refunded me about 1/3 of what I paid, this experience literally put a bad taste in our mouths.

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